Assaultive Crimes

Assault charges are serious and can range from simple assault to assault with the intent to commit murder.

Many of these cases actually go to trial. To effectively defend against a domestic violence charge, for example,  an attorney must be an accomplished trial lawyer. A prosecutor will not take a defense seriously if the attorney has a reputation for guilty pleas. If the facts demonstrate it, self-defense is typically a very effective argument when defending against a domestic assault charge.

Michigan law sometimes allows a person charged with domestic violence to plead guilty and have the case dismissed after successful completion of a probationary period which will generally include the completion of a domestic violence program that can last as long as one year.

We caution people to consider all of the consequences before taking this option – after a few months of this supervision; clients often wish they fought the case which The Law Office of Barton Morris is always ready and willing to do.

These charges can affect your life, reputation and employment opportunities. Contact our office if you have been charged with an assaultive crime. Attorney Barton Morris will use an aggressive approach in your defense.